I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use. – Mother Teresa Do you like to save money? Be healthy? Help the environment? Do you ever have those months or items that you can’t hang your laundry outside? I love hanging our laundry because of the…
Best Winter Essential Oil You May Not Think Of
To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise, we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. Life is not merely being alive, but being well. Essential oils have numerous uses and are gaining in popularity. This is good because more are wanting natural, toxin free alternatives better for…
Medieval Castles of Rhinefield Plätze
Blessed are the curious for they will have adventure. Winter is one of the most magical times of year to me. In Germany, there are so many things to keep busy with even when the cold weather and snow set in. This year, we headed over to Köln (Cologne) to explore. There are some medieval…
Easy and Nourishing Lip Balm Recipe
Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. Do you deal with chapped lips during the winter or after a sunburn on your face? I know I have! Some of the ingredients in conventional lip balms aren’t helping heal your lips like the claim. Avoid…
Never Use These On Your Face!
“To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha Have you ever thought about the ingredients in the products you use everyday? Are you okay with using toxic chemicals? If you are okay with because it’s just once a…
3 Natural Hair Care Tips
It’s just as important what you put on your skin as what you put in your body When you think about what you put on your skin, but do you ever think about what you put on your scalp? Hair is one of the first things people notice about you. Hair can be symbolic and…
An Environmentally Friendly & Money Saving New Year’s Resolution
2019 is here! What would you say if I told you I have a super easy, money & calorie saving resolution for you? What better way to ring in the new year than doing something better for your health, the environment, and your wallet? It would be a no brainer, right? Well I know some…
Creating Positive Habits (& How to Break Old Ones)
It’s the end of the work day and your brain is tired. Although you felt super energized as you left work, as soon as you walk in the door, you just want to prop up your feet and binge on your new Disney+ subscription instead of prepping a delicious meal. So you pop open your…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith It’s that time of year again! When the glühwein (“glowing wine”, warm spiced wine) is flowing, the küsse (“kisses”, these delicious chocolate covered marshmallows) are fresh, and St Nikolaus & Santa can be seen walking the…
5 Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare
“When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.” – Herophilus Our skin is the organ that tells us so much about what is going on with our bodies! When I talk to people about natural skincare products, the biggest reasons they…